Education Manager – Lead Innovative EYFS & Coaching

N Family Club; Forest Hill; On-site; GBP 34,694 - 46,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Holiday allowance

Development fund

No uniforms

Family-friendly

Childcare discount

Loyalty rewards

Coaching programmes

Referral scheme

Discounts

Travel support

Wellbeing

Job summary

Join N Family Club in Forest Hill as an Education Manager, supporting the Nursery Manager and leading a team of Educators to deliver outstanding education and customer service. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will act as Manager in Charge, maintaining safety, compliance, and quality across operations.

Drive our goals, foster a thriving team culture, and inspire innovative teaching. A proven track record in nursery leadership and EYFS delivery is essential, with a passion for education

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery leadership position (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, or Nursery Manager).
• Proven experience leading education within an EYFS setting, delivering Strong or Exceptional Standard.
• Strong track record in raising teaching quality and coaching teams through improvement.
• Ability to inspire, challenge and support teams through growth and change.
• A background in leading consistent and exceptional customer service.
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and a commitment to remain compliant.
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and be willing to update that training regularly.
• A genuine passion for education and changing the lives of children.
• Able to communicate with parents, external professionals, colleagues, and children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, embed and continuously elevate the quality of education through the N Curriculum and Pedagogy.
• Take full ownership of SEND provision, leading identification, assessment and personalised support planning.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed.
• Observe teaching practice regularly, coach in the moment and role model outstanding delivery.
• Provide structured feedback, mentoring and 1:1 development to ensure continuous professional growth across the team.
• Champion development through mentoring, coaching, supervision and use of the N Academy.
• Support daily operational planning, including routines, learning environments, ratios and rotas to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality educational delivery throughout the day.
• Bring positivity, flexibility, and passion to everything you do, helping N Family go beyond every single day.

Skills

Nursery leadership

EYFS education

Coaching teams

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Join N Family Club in Forest Hill as an Education Manager, supporting the Nursery Manager and leading a team of Educators to deliver outstanding education and customer service. In the absence of the Nursery Manager, you will act as Manager in Charge, maintaining safety, compliance, and quality across operations.

Drive our goals, foster a thriving team culture, and inspire innovative teaching. A proven track record in nursery leadership and EYFS delivery is essential, with a passion for education